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Best time to buy a backpack for school without overpaying
The best time to buy a backpack for school is usually late summer or early fall clearance, but a good fit matters more than the sale. Here is the rule.
Mathieu Roux3 min read
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Window AC vs portable AC: which to buy and when
A window AC vs portable AC comes down to cost, noise and your windows. Here is a simple table, the rules, and when to buy to pay less.
Mathieu Roux4 min read
Summer
Best time to buy a pool or pool supplies and save money
The best time to buy a pool or pool supplies is often late summer clearance or early spring, not the first hot weekend. Here is the simple rule.
Mathieu Roux2 min read
Summer
Best time to buy camping gear, tents and sleeping bags
The best time to buy camping gear is often the end of the season or an early-spring reset, not peak summer. Here is how to time a tent and a sleeping bag.
Mathieu Roux4 min read
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When do back to school sales start, and when are they best
When back to school sales start is usually early summer, but the best prices come in waves. Here is a simple timeline by item and what to skip.
Mathieu Roux5 min read